CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat, w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK RAIL COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BELT HOLE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BELT HOLE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT TRACK COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Note
When separating the quarter window from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Disconnect the connectors.
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Cut | - | - |
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *1 | Piano Wire |
| *2 | Spacer |
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window as shown in the illustration.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window.
Note
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the quarter window.
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW MOULDING LH
Using a scraper, remove the moulding.
Note
Be careful not to damage the quarter window.
Be sure to replace the quarter window moulding with a new one.
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH SPACER
Using a scraper, remove the spacer.
Note
Be careful not to damage the quarter window.
Be sure to replace the quarter window spacer with new one.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
| *2 | Vehicle Body |
Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Tech Tips
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.